Description
BULA! Welcome onboard Fiji’s luxury expedition small ship, MS Caledonian Sky. Our seven-night cruise to the Northern Lau islands takes guests on an itinerary of discovery to some of the most beautiful and remote islands in the Pacific. From colourful, thriving coral reefs and shallow bays to miles of white sandy beaches and tiny tropical islands, we sail to the places larger ships can’t access.
As a Captain Cook Cruises Fiji guest onboard MS Caledonian Sky, you’re guaranteed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cruise in luxurious style while experiencing the authenticity and culture of remote Fiji.
Against a backdrop of scant tourism throughout the region, we are honoured to have the opportunity to guide our guests through these otherwise unexplored areas that a fortunate few have the chance to experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Set sail from Port Denarau and head east in the Pacific Ocean to reach the Lau archipelago and some of the most idyllic islands and reefs on earth – rarely visited by tourists. Swim, snorkel or enjoy a scuba dive into the turquoise and tranquil oceans of Northern Lau. Explore Fiji’s former leper colony island, Makogai – an idyllic island setting for quarantining – and enjoy a fascinating historic story telling tour. Be enchanted by the striking natural beauty of Vatu Vara, Wailagi lala, Qilaqila’s Bay of Islands, Cicia and Nanu-i–ra Islands. This is the real Fiji.
DISCOVER NORTHERN LAU
Fiji’s Eastern Archipelago is made up of a cluster of beautiful and remote picture-postcard islands, around half of them uninhabited. Navigate the region’s turquoise waters and experience the authentic Fiji on the MS Caledonian Sky, setting sail to paradise, a remote region much of which is inaccessible to tourists.
A visit to the Northern Lau islands offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience to a select few travellers. From turquoise bays to remote villages, these are some of Fiji’s best kept secrets. From Vanua Balavu’s famous Qilaqila Bay of Islands to the historic island of Makogai, expect to explore untouched natural beauty and gain personal insights to the region’s history and culture. The Lau group of islands is made up of 57 islets, of which only 30 are inhabited. Unexplored by tourists, the northern Lau islands offer spectacular and unspoilt scenery, and you’ll have the chance to snorkel, swim and scuba dive in the pristine waters of these beautiful islands and surrounding colourful coral reefs.
Our onboard marine biologists will guide a discovery of the plethora of wildlife at Vatu Vara and the other islands of the northern Lau and during onboard lectures. Best of all, you’ll be welcomed and entertained by the friendly people of this region and experience a traditional Meke, Sevusevu and lovo, quite different from the traditional Fijian feasts.